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VIC › Windermere › Davenport Rd

917 Davenport Rd, Windermere VIC 3352

For saleHouse

$1,175,000–$1,225,000

For sale

Asking range

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Car spaces

20,234.282 m²

Land

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Given the $1,175,000–$1,225,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $1,175,000–$1,225,000(Listing record · 18 Aug 2026)
  • FactLand 20,234 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.

Price evidence

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$1,175,000–$1,225,000

Asking range · $58/m² of land

No recorded sale for this property.

Windermere at a glance

No data

Median sale

No data

Median rent

No data

Suburb gross yield

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Total cost to purchase

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Purchase Price
$1,175,000
Stamp Duty (Victoria)
$64,625
Transfer/Registration Fee
$2,854
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$1,246,179

$71,179 on top of the price (6.1% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (Victoria)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.

Stamp duty and transfer fees: Victoria schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.

Rental yield

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

No rent is recorded for this listing. Enter a weekly rent to model yield.

Enter a purchase price and weekly rent to calculate yield.

Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.

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Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.

Site

Terrain

Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.

Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.

Flood, bushfire and heritage

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Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Records

Property history

  1. Listed$1,175,000–$1,225,000available18 Aug 2026

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

VIC

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

No advertised rent and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.

What competition will it face?

Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Verdict

What this means for this property

Districts view

Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.

Detail

The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”

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Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.

The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.

Evidence

What is known for this property

Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.

0 of 10 questions answered so far

  • Development optionality of this lot

    Unknown

    Planning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Unknown

    No advertised rent and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.

  • Rental supply pressure

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    Development applications have not been queried for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

Windermere in one glance

Windermere at a glance

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Median sale

No data

Median rent

No data

Suburb gross yield

See the full Windermere report →

Keep researching

  • Why Windermere? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Windermere →
  • Other records on Davenport Rd →

Listing material

Listed by McGrath Ballarat

Character, Charm & Captivating Lake Views on Five Acres

Escape the pace of everyday life and embrace a truly special country lifestyle where character, tranquility and breathtaking natural surroundings come together. Set across approximately five acres, this enchanting property enjoys an elevated outlook across Lake Learmonth, with spectacular water views providing a beautiful backdrop to the home and gardens.

• From the moment you arrive, the established trees, mature gardens and peaceful setting create an immediate sense of privacy and seclusion. The home's desirable north-facing aspect draws an abundance of natural light throughout the day, enhancing the warmth and character of the residence while creating an inviting connection between the interiors and the surrounding landscape.

• Beautifully blending timeless charm with practical country living, the residence is rich in period-inspired details, including polished timber floors, bay windows, ornate fretwork and generous living spaces. Whether enjoying a quiet morning coffee on the verandah, entertaining friends while taking in the lake views or wandering through the established gardens, this is a property that encourages you to slow down and appreciate the lifestyle.

Read the full description

• The generous five-acre holding provides the ideal balance of space, privacy and manageable acreage, offering room for gardens, pets, hobbies and outdoor enjoyment without the isolation often associated with rural living.

• One of the property's defining features is its elevated outlook across Lake Learmonth, with shimmering water views creating a constantly changing backdrop as the seasons, weather and light transform the landscape.

• A wonderful sense of charm and elegance is evident throughout the residence, with polished timber floors, graceful bay windows, ornate fretwork and classic detailing combining to create a home full of warmth and personality.

• At the heart of the home, the open kitchen and meals area provides a welcoming gathering space. A central island, walk-in pantry, Belling induction stove and wood-fired stove and oven create an impressive culinary environment, with the wood-fired system also contributing to the hot water supply.

• Beyond the main lounge, double doors reveal an expansive series of formal and informal spaces, including a beautiful sitting room with an open fireplace, dining room and additional living area. Oversized windows make the most of the water views and allow natural light to flood these inviting rooms.

• Accommodation includes three well-proportioned bedrooms, with the master suite featuring a walk-in robe and stunning ensuite, complete with a freestanding bath. The second bedroom enjoys convenient ensuite access to the main bathroom, while the detached garden studio provides excellent flexibility as a home office, guest accommodation, creative space or potential fourth bedroom.

• A covered front verandah provides the perfect vantage point from which to enjoy the gardens and surrounding landscape, while the rear entertaining deck and barbecue area create an idyllic setting for relaxed outdoor gatherings and long summer evenings.

• Surrounding the home is an impressive collection of mature trees, established plantings and vibrant gardens that provide colour, privacy and a wonderful sense of permanence. The grounds offer a rewarding opportunity for garden enthusiasts while creating a peaceful sanctuary to enjoy throughout the seasons.

• Two substantial sheds provide valuable storage, workshop and hobby space, including one fitted with a workbench. Additional infrastructure includes a dedicated woodshed, two large rainwater tanks, solar panels, fruit trees, an Olive grove and a quality bore, providing practical water resources for the property and gardens.

• Positioned approximately 15 minutes west of Ballarat, this exceptional lifestyle property offers the tranquility of country living while remaining conveniently connected to everything you need. Ballarat's CBD, Wendouree train station and major shopping and services are readily accessible, while Learmonth offers a growing township atmosphere with café, restaurant and post office facilities. The Lucas shopping precinct and Miners Rest, including its supermarket and primary school, are also within easy reach.

• This is a property of genuine character and individuality, where magnificent lake views, established gardens, abundant natural light and five acres of peaceful surroundings create an enviable country lifestyle. Properties offering this combination of charm, outlook and convenience are rarely found-an inspection is essential to truly appreciate all that is on offer.

Listing description written by Matthew Edwards, McGrath Ballarat — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Living Areas: 2
  • Toilets: 2
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